We aim to make great leaders and great organizations even better.

Together.

Your path to greatness starts with the numbers.

The ability to harness your data and use it to drive strategy is instrumental. We have a reputation for translating complex data into coherent stories and insights. From these come solutions that not only solve the problem at hand, but setup your organization for . . . greatness.

Most importantly, we operate on a partnership model, focused on bringing in your organization’s leadership and stakeholders to make decisions collaboratively that make sense for your team.

Your path to greatness starts with the numbers.

Let's forge a partnership

We have the experience and a deep toolkit and are by your side every step of the way.

We’re honest, even when it hurts. We believe that numbers do not lie, and we use data to help tell your story. We will not sell you anything you do not need, but also do not sugarcoat what needs to get done.

We are community builders. We are invested in our clients' success and the creation of a vibrant community wherever we work.

We are developing the next generation of women and diverse leaders.

Our Approach

01

Discovery

We will interview key people, scour over spreadsheets, collect all of your documents, conduct audits, evaluate your systems, and whatever else it takes to get a clear picture of what your organization is facing.

02

Analysis

We dig deep and analyze all of that information to identify bottlenecks, pull out patterns, and present the data in a way that helps you understand what’s really going on.

Meet Our Team

BrendaStonecipher

Principal, MBA, CPA

Principal, MBA, CPA

Brenda is a Pacific Northwest native and “double Husky” with a BA and an MBA from the University of Washington. Over the past thirty years, Brenda has held positions as Executive Director, CEO, and CFO in nonprofit education and arts organizations, and has also worked in government, healthcare, and politics. She has a knack for translating best practices and strategies from one industry to another, and on weekends, can often be found hiking with her dog, Betty!

DavePon

Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant

Dave has over 33 years of experience in the finance and accounting profession, including 24 years in non-profit leadership roles. Prior to joining Stonecipher Consulting Group, Dave most recently served as the Director of Finance and Operations at a local independent school. Dave provides guidance to SCG education clients and collaborates with them to realize financial opportunities and operational efficiencies. Dave enjoys CrossFit and recently started playing the cello.

LanieMcMullin

Senior Consultant, MFA

Senior Consultant, MFA

Lanie McMullin is a twenty-five-year veteran of innovative economic strategies. Lanie served as the Executive Director of Economic Development for a mid-sized municipality and has worked with clients in urban cores, rural communities, cultural facilities and public assembly spaces, tourism development, municipal planning, and private development.

Lanie was awarded the prestigious Washington State Governor’s Award for Innovator of the Year and The Public Official of the Year from the Washington State NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association

AmyWardak

Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant

Amy has over 15 years of experience in corporate accounting, including experience in public accounting as well as serving as Director of Finance for a fortune 500 company. Most recently she established a small business franchise, partnering with the Army and Airforce Exchange and providing essential business services to military personnel. As a small business owner, she has vast experience with problem solving, financial analysis, growth strategies and process improvement. Amy is a Californian, born and raised and loves spending time at the beach and staying active.

MindyHuffman

Associate Consultant

Associate Consultant

Mindy brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic prowess to the team with her degree in industrial design. Her experience encompasses work as a technical illustrator and project manager in tech to eleven years of experience at Giddens School in the business office and as CFO. With parents in education, she holds educators in high regard. Mindy is passionate about art and music, loves tackling the NYT crossword daily and embracing outdoor pursuits such as running, biking, skiing, and reveling in time spent on the water.

JayMarkham

Theater & Venue Consultant

Theater & Venue Consultant

Jay Markham has over 20 years’ experience in theatrical production management and technical direction. Jay works collaboratively to find solutions that support teams and organizations, to ensure they can excel. Well versed in all aspects of live production and arts administration, Jay has helmed over 100 projects of various scope and size and finds the greatest success when all members of the team are focused on the mission and have the resources to be efficient and effective. Jay holds a Certificate in Project Management from UW Foster School of Business. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking with the family and working in the garden.

LindaWar Bonnet

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST 

Linda combines a decade of analytics expertise at a major retailer with six years of content creation experience. With a passion for problem-solving and a talent for distilling clarity from complexity, Linda thrives when faced with challenges. Community is at the heart of her values, reflected in her dedication to volunteering for neighborhood non-profits and schools during her free time. As a lifelong Pacific Northwesterner, Linda loves being outdoors, where she enjoys gardening and spending time with her beloved shepherd-mix rescue dog.

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We are always looking to connect with experienced talent looking for opportunities within the consulting industry for arts and education organizations.

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NWAIS has relied on Brenda Stonecipher and her team as preeminent experts in school finance in the Pacific Northwest. They have been strategic partners for many of our member schools. Additionally, they have served as consistently high-caliber educators and thought leaders for workshops, courses and conferences, making content relevant for both large and small schools alike. We are appreciative of all of their contributions to the association and our member schools.

NWAIS has relied on Brenda Stonecipher and her team as preeminent experts in school finance in the Pacific Northwest. They have been strategic partners for many of our member schools. Additionally, they have served as consistently high-caliber educators and thought leaders for workshops, courses and conferences, making content relevant for both large and small schools alike. We are appreciative of all of their contributions to the association and our member schools.

Emily McGrath

Northwest Association of Independent Schools, Associate Director

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